TAMPA, Fla. – Hillsborough County deputies arrested a wrong-way driver accused of driving under the influence on I-75 near Fletcher Avenue early Wednesday morning.

According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the agency received several calls about a Dodge Charger driving the wrong way on the highway shortly after 4 a.m.

Deputies said they found the driver, later identified as 25-year-old Pedro Ivan Gregorio, going the wrong way without headlights and pulled him over.

He was charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving and driving with a canceled, suspended or revoked license.

“This reckless behavior could have easily led to tragedy. Thanks to the quick response of our deputies, a dangerous situation was prevented,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “We remain committed to keeping our roads safe and will not tolerate drivers who put our community at risk.”

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